Arsenal striker
Thierry Henry was involved in a heated altercation with a teenage supporter, as tensions ran high following the Gunners’ 3-2 defeat to Swansea at the Liberty Stadium.

Yap yap: Henry unimpressed with a fan’s abuse (Picture: Getty Images)

The loss was Arsenal’s second in as many Premier League matches, and left disgruntled fans warring with each other on Twitter.

Many were targeting abuse at players including Aaron Ramsey , who despite replays showing he wasn’t at fault, was blamed for the collision with Nathan Dyer which saw the Swans given an early penalty.

However, the need to voice frustration was also present in the stadium, as a reported 15-year-old Gunners supporter had a pitch side spat with legendary striker Henry, who told him to ‘support your team’.

Little impact: Thierry Henry (Picture: Getty Images)

The exchange came shortly after the full time whistle, when Henry, a 63rd minute substitute, took a section of the players over to the visiting Arsenal fans to thank them for their support and throw shirts into the crowd.

Yet one young fan was not in the mood to share in the embrace, instead questioning Henry and his colleagues commitment, before the 34-year-old Frenchman appeared to invite the fan down to the pitch for a face-to-face showdown.

Henry eventually left the scene exchanging words and making a ‘yap yap’ gesture with his hand.

In his post match press conference, an official revealed Henry simply told the outraged fan: ‘No matter what, you should support your team.’

The spat only added to the frustration Arsenal suffered in Wales, with Gunners boss Wenger so annoyed he only answered three questions in his chat with the media afterwards, with two of his answers given on the way out of the door.

Arsenal, and legendary striker Henry, will hope for better luck when they face Manchester United at the Emirates next weekend.